CHEESE SPREAD TRIO -with ilovecooking.ie

No one at your gettogether will be able to resist this delicious Cheese Spread Trio!

You can make your own delicious cheese spreads which are great for parties. This cheese spread trio whip up quickly and you can make them ahead.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: N/A Serves: 12 Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS

Onion Marmalade & Parmesan

180g cream cheese

50g grated parmesan

2-3 tbsp onion marmalade

Small bunch curly parsley, finely chopped

Goats Cheese & Sweet Chilli

180g cream cheese

100g creamy goats cheese, softened with a fork

2-3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

50g dried cranberries, finely chopped

Blue Cheese & Walnut

180g cream cheese

100g blue cheese, softened with a fork

1-2 tbsp brandy, optional

50g walnuts, finely chopped

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INSTRUCTIONS

For each, mix cream cheese in a medium sized bowl until smooth, then add the second cheese (parmesan, goats cheese or blue cheese) and mix to combine.

Mix in the third ingredient (onion marmalade, sweet chilli sauce or brandy), this is to taste so add less to start, then taste and add more if necessary.

Spoon cheese mixtures into small bowls and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon or spatula. Finish off with a layer or either the parsley, dried cranberries or walnuts. Chill for about 30 minutes before serving.

Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep bowls covered with clingfilm and store in the fridge.

Serve with crackers, a selection of vegetables (crudités) or even slices of fresh baguette or ciabatta.